No1Else Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 So why it is available for download from BitComt archive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Because it doesn't exist - it's a FAKE The latest version(even in the archive) is 1.51. When a new version is released, Bitcomet will start to download it automatically. I will say again - THERE IS NO v1.52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 On 8/25/2018 at 3:57 AM, No1Else said: So why it is available for download from BitComt archive ? Like Rhubarb has repeated, if you are wondering where the OFFICIAL BitComet archive page (where you can download any version) is, it is here-->https://www.bitcomet.com/en/archive . If you decide to download from any OTHER site, you will be doing so at your own risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Else Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Identified as trojan Downloaded from official archive (look at the attached pics) : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 There is no trojan - you have a false positive, probably caused by the 'opt-in' on the second screen (which asks if you want to install additional software). You can accept or reject that - your choice. Now, having said that, running multiple A/V apps on the same computer is one of the WORST things that anyone can do - they clash with each other and also slow things down. Additionally, it's fine to scan software on a download, but always turn the A/V OFF when installing as it can cause problems with an installation. That's why 99% of all software states "Close all running applications" and 'all' means ALL. However, the caveat on downloading from external sites remains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Else Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Rhubarb said: There is no trojan - you have a false positive It's no me having a false positive, just a "small Google site" named VirusTotal, but who am I to question the choices made by the great minds of those in-charge of BitComet distribution after knowing the outcome of scanning their doing on the commonly used VirusTotal ... Edited September 4, 2018 by No1Else (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Believe what you choose - it's not a trojan but if that's what you want to believe, you're at liberty to use whatever client you wish. As for me, having been in electronics since the days when transistors came in two varieties, - white spot for RF and red spot for audio - and having worked with computers since 8 bit days, I'm quite happy with what I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Else Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, Rhubarb said: There is no trojan - you have a false positive, probably caused by the 'opt-in' on the second screen (which asks if you want to install additional software). You can accept or reject that - your choice. I took "your word" and installed - below (attached) is the outcome of BC 1.52 x64 exe on Virus Total ... As for being a veteran, I'm not an antique as you are, I used to be alpha and beta tester of 2 official eMule variants (one is still available for download on CNET). Edited September 4, 2018 by No1Else (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I've told you that it's NOT a trojan (and I presume you did download it from the BC site and NOT from the 'achive' that you were using). YOU are the only person reporting this - no-one else seems to have any problem. As I said, if you aren't happy with it, no-one is twisting your arm to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anrdaemon Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Curiously, only 32-bit file is detected as possible malware. If you install 64-bit version, there's no alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anrdaemon Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 P.S. I suggest splitting the topic into two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 The alert isn't caused by a trojan - it's the option at the start to 'install extra software' that triggers it in some A/V programs. As I keep saying, it's a false positive. What actually started this off was someone dopwnloading from an external source (before the update was actually released). Personally I look on sites that can't spell with a very critical eye (the site in question claimed to be an 'achive') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1Else Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 8:57 PM, Rhubarb said: I've told you that it's NOT a trojan (and I presume you did download it from the BC site and NOT from the 'achive' that you were using). Downloaded from https://www.bitcomet.com/en/archive If you question my reliability, just upload it yourself to VirusTotal and take a long look on the outcome. I've installed the downloaded on latest Win7SP1 x64, Exe from C:\Program Files\BitComet uploaded to VirusTotal Again verifying my observation is just one click away (uploading to VirusTotal) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarb Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 For the very last time - what is being flagged as a trojan is the Installcore software. Bitcomet costs money to run - servers have to be paid for and, rather than charge people, additional software from Premieropinion is bundled with the installation in return for a donation. THAT is what is being flagged as a 'trojan'. This discussion is now closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 *topic closed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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